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The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-11-12

side of the fire was the murdered
mans empty belt. For four days
the captain and his three men fol-
lowed the trail of the murderer and
his companion through the noun
tains. At last one night, just be-
fore dark, they came upon the des-
peradoes ina mountain gorge. Both
men were seated on the ground.
Cautiously the captain and his men
crept up to the unconscious rufIians.
Each officer brought his gun to bear
on one of the men and then Capt.
Rawlins called on them to surrender.
Without an instant's hesitation each
man grapped his gun and opened
fire on the officers. At the first dis
charge from the officers the man
who had committed the murder
fell, and a moment later his compan-
ion lay stretched on the ground be-
side him. On examining them
Capt. Rawlins found that the young
er man, who had been in the stage,
was not quite dead. Toward morn
ing the youngmanrevived sufficient
ly to talk. He refused to give his
name and it was never known. He
said, however, that Amos V. Towns
end was the leader of the gang and
had planned the murder and com
missioned him to execute it. On the
other man papers were found which
proved beyond question that Town
send was, indeed, the villain which
the dying murderer said he was.
Capt. Rawlins waited until his
prisoner died, and then hastened to
Denver to arrest Townsend. He
found the old murderer in his shop
and quickly put him under arrest"
Here the old man stretched him
self and slowly descended from his
seat. "But," said l "what became OF
Townsend ?" Capt. Bill walked to
the stable door and threw it open.
Said he; Stranger, you see that
tree down the street2 Well, the
night Towsend was arrested lot of
masked men took him out of jail
without much trouble, and the next
morning he was found hanging
from that big limb there. He also
had twenty-seven bullets inhis body.
New York Mail and Express.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-11-12
An End to Bone scraping.

Edward Shepherd, of Harrisburg, H.,
says Having received SO much benefit
from Electric Bitters, feel it my duty to
let suffering humanity know it. Have
had running sore on my leg for eight
years my doctors told me would have
to have the bone scraped or leg amputa-
ted. ] used, instead, three bottles of
Electric Bitters and seven boxes Buck
lens Arniea Salve, and my leg is now
sound and wen,1 Electric Bitters are
sold at fifty cents a bottle, and Bucklen's
Arnica Salye at c. per box by Beaton
Smith, Newark, Del -5-
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-11-12
shiloh's Consumption Cure.

This is beyond question the most sue
cessful Cough Medicine we have ever
sold, few doses invariably cure the
worst case of Cough, Group, and Bron-
chitis, while it's wonderful success in the
cure of Consumption is without paral-
lei in the history ofmedicine. Since it's
first discovery it has been sold ON guar
antee, test which no other medicine
can stand If you have a cough we ear
nestly ask you to try it. Price 10 cts, 80
cts. and $l.00. If your Lungs are sore,
Chest or Back, Lame, use Shiloh's Por-
GUS Plaster. Sold by E. T. Dilworth,
Newark, Del.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-11-12

The many yarns of Major Shelton
recalls to our mind the witty pun of
an old Johnny Reb" on the march
to Hagerstown, Nd, just before the
battle of Sharpsburg. Many of the
soldiers were barefoot, and the soles
of their feet were worn and bleeding.
Our company, which has been de-
tailed as rear guard, had halted in
the road for a moments rest. One
old fellow, Joe McCracken, sitting
on the roadside, held up his feet for
the Captains inspection, and point
ing to huge stone bruises on either
foot, said in lugubrious tones;
"Cap'n, these are the days that try
mems soles"
Thecompany groaned, while some
of them cried, "Kill him on the
spot"
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-11-12
Wretohed, Indeed,

Are those whom confirmed tendency
to biliousness, subject to the various and
changeful symptoms indicative of liver
complaint. Nausea, sick headache, CON
stipation, furred tongue, an unpleasant
breath, a dull or sharp pain in the neigh
borhood of the affected organ, impurity
of the blood and loss of appetite, signal
ize it as one of the most distressing, as it
is one ofthe most distressing, as it is one
of the most common ofmaladies. There
is, however, benign specific for the dis
ease and all its unpleasant manifestation.
1t is the concurrent testimony of the
public and the medical profession, that
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is medicine
which achieves results speedily felt,
through and benign. Besides rectifying
liver disorder, it invigorates the feeble,
conquers kidney and bladder complaints,
and hastens the convalescence of those
recovering from enfeeling diseases. More
over, it is the grand specific for fever and
ague.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-11-12

"You were nice, quiet little boy
in Sunday school this morning,
Bobby" said the minister. 81 was
very much pleased"
"Yes," replied Bobby, "pa said
if I'd behave myself in Sunday
school 1 needn't go to church"
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-11-12
Bucklep's Arnioa salve

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Cornis, and all Skin Eruptions, and pos
ltiyely cures Piles, or no pay required
1t is guaranteed to give perfect satisfae-
tion, or money refunded. Price 90 cents
per box. Forsale by Beaton Smith, drug
gists, Newark, Delaware.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-11-12

DA Bradford, wholesale paper dealer
of Chattanooga, Tenn, writes that he
was seriously afflicted with a severe cold
that setted on his lungs: had tried many
remedies without benefit Being induced
to try DIR Kings New Discovery for Com
sumption, did so and was entirely cured
by use of few bottles Since which
time he has used it in bis family for all
Coughs and Colds with best results This
is the experience Of thousands whose
lives have been saved by this Wonderful
Discovery Trial Bottles free at Beaton
Smiths drug store, Newark, Del--5--
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-11-12

At the play the the other night,
She, vision Of delight,
Our hearts had set a-thumping by
her glances;
But the charm was soon dispelled,
For boy behind us yelled.
"Oh, golley, see the way that grand
ma dancesn
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-11-12

They were talking scandal, and
one of them observed that when a
certain young lady smiled her month
opened right back to her ears.
"Never mind, she has beautiful
teeth" remarked a kind friend,
"Ah," replied the first speaker, but
her teeth will decay. Her smile
WON'T
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-11-12

"Did your husband see his pic
ture we printed l',. sunda,?" asked
the editor
eyes, he saw it,
"Juet gave II cnrsory glance, l
suppose?"
"No, sir he gave it q cursory
swear word
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-11-12
Answer This Question.

Why do so many people we see around
us, seem to prefer to suffer and be made
miserable by Indigestion, Constipation,
Dizziness, Loss of Appetite, Coming up
Of food, Yellow Skin, when for 20 cts,
we will sell them Shiloh's Vitalizer,
guaranteed to cure them. Sold by Z. 7.
Dilworth, Newark, Del.
Z SHILOH'S CATARRH REMEDY. A
marvellous cure for Catarrh, Diphtheria,
Canker mouth, and Head Ache. With
each bottle there is an ingenious nasal
Injector for the more successful treat
ment of these complaints without extra
charge. Price 80 cts. Sold by Z. I. Dill
worth, Newark, Del.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-11-12
Ready Long and an Z Large
a N Winters Business
The prices are lower than Oak Halls
last year, or anybodys this year.

With the cooperation that has never failed us for
twenty-sx years. we're going to do business that will
beat any of them. We can't do it without you. We
want you and all your neighbors
The plain way of telling how is to say We have
better clothing than had-Mens, Young
Mems, Boys, Chidrens. Better it couldn't be in
reliability. Better it is in every other way.
Style is the note Of excellence in clothing 1t
goes only with good quality. You know it isn't worth
while to tie good style, work either, with less
That's common sense.
Every dollar you spend with us for clothing you'll
spend for reliable goods and stylish as you desire
We have made up the fine qualification
England Ireland Scotland France Germany and
largest Of ALL from homemade coths-as well as the
durable and low-priced
That brings us to "roncad' You heard
of "Ironcad last winter Strong, strong,
very strong. We have it again. People
. who had it then after it for another spell -
C of hard wear. The quality is better the =
= price the same. You may think from the
6 price it's low grade Itisn't. Werefer you .
Q to your neighbors who wear it. Mems -,
- Suits, $I2oo: Mems Overcoats, $1,000. q.
You can't break or tear it.
Send for samples, if you can't come to
the city.
WanamaNer & Brown,
Oak Hall,
Sc. Cor. Sixth and Market Streets.
Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1887-10-03

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Bufasiere hateu nit ben Dampferu bes
RcrbOeutiden glcsb bic Sieife Hbsr's
Neer fiber unb gut 5urdd8eIegt. Use
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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1887-09-08
A Story Of Bishop Simpson.

An Incident showing his gifts is related
by his uncle. Late one Saturday night he
arrived at a town in the mountainous
regions of Pennsylvania, where he was a
total stranger. The next morning he
made his way TO the Methodist Church,
and accosted the pastor telling him he was
a brother in the ministry. Simpson being
extremely awkward and plain in appearance
the pastor was half inclined to omit the
courtesy due brother preacher of asking
him to deliver a sermon. If he inquired
Of thu bishop as to his name he must have
failed to catch il, for he certainly had no
idea to whom he was speaking. His re-
quest for the stranger to preach was there
fore expressed in the most formal and
constrained manner The stranger read
lily agreed 10 I'LL the pulpit. and the pastors
chagrin was evident as hc resigned him
self 10 his fate. The bishop preached one
Of his powerful sermons, and everybody
in the audience whispered tn his ncighhor.
who is he?" Before he had taken hi~ seat,
the pastor had him by the hand, w hat did
YOU say your name wa-:" simpson"
What Not the bishop" That is
what they call me" The minister instant
IL ~prang 10 hi~ feet and said, You have
just had the privilege Of listening to
bishop simpson. Lctus sing, Praise God
from whom al blessings iuw. Prom
the IH,rjc.H N9g1-i5.s fer September.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1887-09-08
Hard Oh The Couu s4l.

The following experience OF "a Mississippi law.
yer was related by himself ,o t-, wr.i-s utuy
years ggn. He said
.'lwa- Tending prisoner for horse stealing
atd seeing uu other means ~ defending him under
til, circumstances, vt up the plea of insanity.
argued it at length. read many extracts FROM
works on medical Jurisprudence, and mad the
paticn, attention nf the court The prosecuting
attorney did not attempt 10 reply to ny argument
or conuovert my authorities seemed to have
things my own way, and whispered to the prison
er that he needn't bt uneasy. Then came the
Judge, charge. in which he reminded the Jur>
that there was dispute between counsel a. %
the facts OF the ease. Indeed, there could not
have been, Tor several witnesses had sworn posi-
lively that they e.tw my client steal the horst
But concluded the Court the plea IF insanity
has been set up, and | charge you, gentlemen q
the jury, that 1t should receive your very grave
ana serious dciheration but must be allowed 70
say, gentlemen, thai for myself, upon review Of
the whole case, can discover no evidence Of IN
sanity on the part Of the prisoner, except perhaps
in the selection of his counsel "-EDIToK DRAW
Err in Haryer's Mtgd@iae jar September.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1887-09-08
State News.

The vigorous crusade against the rum
sellers who have infested the vicinity of
Togus, is showing good results. Before
the establishment of Judge Stevenss
court, and the appointment of deputy
sherihs in Chelsea. there were about Is
rum shops Now there is but one and
much of the liquor from that is dispensed
in the woods Trial Justice Stevens has
paid into the treasury of kennebec county.
some $500, fines of rumsellers, within a
few DAYS.
AT "A progressive euchre party at Con
gressman Dingley's cottage, Squirrel Is
land, the other evening, Senator
Frye won the BOBBY prize, huge water
melon.
--One of the most interesting points at
the National Soldiers Home, Togus. cs-
peciallv to the little folks. is the deer park.
In addition To the % deer pretty picture
by themselves, is a cage Of six monkey
fun of mischief and fun -four foxes and
one large black bear. the bear being the
last survivor Of the four cubs procured by
Major Cobaugh year or two since \
good road leads to the park and all can he
seen without leaving the carriage.
The family of John Lakin, of Bath.
were suddenly awakened at about midnight
Thursday by the screams of the baby, i
girl a5out two years old. ON lighting 4
lamp and looking for the cause of the
trouble it was found that sac had been
badly bitten on the wrist Us a rat FRI
day the hand and arm were much
swollen and the child was in much dis
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1887-09-08
A Woman Sugar Planter.

At the regular monthly meeting Of the
Louisiana Sugar-fiantcr Association IN
New Orleans June .. GOV. Warmoth said
that on his recent visit to the Trcle be had
met a lady Who actually supervised per-
>onaliy All the details pr cultivation. She
was to be seen On horseback III the field at
daylight and was tile last to retire at night.
None of the crops in that section present
ed a more attractive appearance. He Of
iercd the following
Res9irtd That Mrs. Amanda Delma~, an
estimable woman and accomplished plant
or Of 81. Mary'> Parish, be elected mem
Der Of this Association.
Resolced That the Secretary notify Mr.,
Delmas Of her election, and that all dues
from her be remitted permanently and that
the reports Of the Association and the bull
lctins of the Experimental Station ~ re-
gularly sent to her At Pattersonvllc, La.
The resolutions were adopted unani-
mou>ly
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1887-09-08

If you 70 past the pretty house late in
the afternoon this cold weather, you will
now and then see handsome phacton
drawn by a spirited horse, pause at the
gate. Two ladies wearing scalskin cloaks,
a white fur robe tucked about their feet,
alight. Their hair l. gray but their cheeks
are pink, and their color i a. fresh as
girls.
They have all this worlds goods that
anybody really needs They are happy,
too. happier than ninc-tcnths of their sex
But their prosperity has been only by hard
knocks and trials. Sometimes now that
they are gray haired they wonder II they
are not getting rather tired. and II there j.
not at least land where desire Il to will
aud to will l. to create
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1887-09-08

1t seems that the editor of the Els
worth AMERICAN has been Obliged to have
an extra editorial waste basket the past
season Now we never had the pleasure
of being in the editors sanctum, but we
imagine the stove is no small affair and
when at last il became 50 full that another
piece of paper couldn't be stuffed into 1t,
and match was touched To its weil-filled
contents, we have no reason to doubt that
there was fire in the stove after the lapse
of p hours, a the editor states just for
curiosity we would ike to know how many
copie, Of ..Original poetry" stories and
anecdotes were consumed in that fire. May
the writers thereof be exceedingly lenent
towards Eye editor Chilcott, If their pro-
ductions have come to gTief.-Laks Grore
Netrs.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1887-09-08
National News.

Information was received NJ Glcnwpod
Springs, Colorado. saturday that battle
took place between kcudall'- men and
band Of Indians Friday. Deputy SherH
Jack Ward was Killed and several were
wounded Several Indians are reported
killed So far A. known 'hr bght was
stopped by the darkness, to bc resumed ut
daylight
B A. Warner president and e. II.
Sleeps. cashier Of the First National
Bank of Burlington. Illinois were arrest
ed at Kansas City Friday charged With
having stolen $4,000 Of the banks funds
and wrccking the Institution rnrf nf thn
money has been recovered TIA" men f,t
when their croukcdnc~~ u the BANK wa-
discovered but they were quickly .ucu.rj
by the detectives
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1887-09-08
Mr.. Oleveland's Tame Oats.

The soil at Red Top has been materially I'm
prov ed since the place first came into possession
of the President. When he first bought il there
was patch of oats on the place which would have
frightened away hungry goat. 4 friend Of Mr.
,leyeand-the Hon. John VI. Wiley, OF Buffalo
drove out to look at the place before those oats
were cut on his return to the city he called on
the President and remarked that he mad seen Red
Top.
Did you see my OATS" eagerly inquired the
I'r -ident.
"Oh yes" said John, with hesitatng ac
cent
''And what did you think Of them" The Presi
dent had never noticed oats growing before, and
he thought he had an excellent field.
'weil,' said the visitor 81 must say. Mr.. Presi
dent, that there is something peculiar about that
field. never saw oats planted in hills four feet
apart each way."
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1887-09-08
A Scotchman's Logic.

A public dinner in England had dwindled
away to two guests, an Englishman and a
Highland gentleman, who were each trying
to prove the superiority of their native
countries. OF course, from constant prac-
tice, the Scotchman possesses overwhelm-
ing advantages at an argument of this
kind
The Highlander's logic was so good that
he beat bis opponent at every point. At
last the Englishman put poser. ''You
WILL" said he, ''admit that England is
larger in extent than Scotland?" Certain
ly not" was the confident reply. ''You
see, sir, ours is a mountainous, yours is a
fat country. Now, if all our hills were
rolled out fiat, we should beat you by hun
dreds of square miles
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1887-09-08
Cooling Off All the Time.
Duluth Paragrapher. !


Old-time idea of the place of future pun
ishmeut: 4 dark and awful abyss of
,eething motion liquid, with thousand
>limy and fiery tongues reaching out IN
glee for their sfluddering and wrctched
victim.
4 little later; \ place lined with the
bones Of the wicked. Liquid cooling off
but still bubbling. No lights.
Next generation: \ place of remorse
and retributon. Pleasant surroundings.
Navigation open, but no fire Tapers
burning
Still later: An anteroom in which TO
throw off ones earthly garments. Plate
glass windows and >kylight. Good music
and refreshments All invited
Very modern: 4 summer resort. Cold
air draft Everything on ice. Uphol-
stored furniture Good kindergarten for
the children. No board bills. Bright fu-
tnre.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1887-09-08

Nor EQUAL TO THE OCCAsION.-"My
dear" demonstrated wife, peering out
from under the bed clothes, Il do wish
you would use the word 'sheol. 1t sounds
better"
1T may sound better at times replied
her husband, who was noisily nursing his
heel, .tbut when man steps on a tack he
wants the old version"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1887-09-08

A reign of terror prevails in Halifax.
A conflict between citizens and soldiers
seems to be at hand, occasioBed by the
recent acts of Captain General Marin, in
taking possession of the custom house and
placing the officials under arrest. The city
is in charge of regular troops, and the
situation dali, becomes more desperate.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1887-09-08
Delicate Children. Nursing

Mothers, Overworked Men and for all diseases
where the tissues are wasting away from the
inability to digest food or from overwork;
should take SCOTS Emulsion OF Pure Cod Liy-
er Oil with Hypophosphites. II used the
Emulsion on lady who was delicate. 1t put
her in such good health aud flesh, that | must
say it is the best EmuIsion."-L. P. WADDELL,
VI. D., Hughs Mills, S. G..
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1887-09-08
From our Regular Correspondent.
Washington Letter.


When President Cleveland was inaugur-
atcd, the old Bourbon element of this Dis
trict came solidly to the front. They had
contributed literally to the campaign fund
and anticipated a prompt recognition of
their services. They had been in the
social and political background, 10 many.
many years, and now that a change had
come, every old fossil that had political
existence previous 10 the Republican
regiaf. heard the resurrection trump and
came forth demanding aud expecting a
good fat office. \ more greedy, ravenous
and shameful rush for place was never
witnessed Delegations and dcputations
in the interest Of the numerous aspirants
besicgcd the white House day and night
and expectations were at high water mark
Two and half years of the Administration
have passed away and what j. the local
result: only three nf the many respect
able positions belonging 10 the District
are fIlcd by home talent 4 more dis
appointed crowd cannot be found any
where. and the air j. thick with the male
,lictiou~ they heap upon Cleveland and his
administration, Democracy means pat
ronagc purc and simple, and nothing else,
and the talk Of Clcvcaud', denomination
receives most chilling response. OF course
the Republicans >ympathihe with their dis
comdtnre and offer every balm Of con>o-
lation within reach but nothing hut Office
will appca>e their anger and a. tho
months roll on and th, days of grace Short
cn. the violence ~ Indignation increases.
The delegates from this District in the
next Democratic National Convention viii
not be- Cleveland men mark that.
lhc recent Republican STATE Convcn-
tiuu- ii Ohio. lcnu,y lyania Iowa, and
Mary land, have caused the Administration
10 scratch it, head and ron it, eyes IN
wonder at the remarkably cirar concise
and truthful manner in which the afnr,.-
-aid Administration j. arraigucd before
thc public They ~yr the handwriting nu
thc wall, ami It requires nd extraordinary
Daniel 10 give a correct Interpretation
Ii,cy had been nursing tu. drlu-ieu rhat
thor. wyr. s,iar old uI4,~itic~ .srk-
iu- u th, Republican rluk~ that would
>hn, themselves N m-rat.l gree a' '.,u
>ta,g Conventions presumed N Indicate
Presidential cup.rr, aud anticipated aud
predicted moro or lc>> OF rupture THE
harmony vhirH La- characterized fhr>r
conventions. fla -nv. spirit which rar-
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1887-09-08
NAcnrIcAL-"Haye you seen my beau

NACHTIcAL.-.'H Have you seen my beau
tifnl yacht
Have seen your beautiful whacht:
Beautiful yacht.
Beautiful whacht:"
Yacht. yacht yacht! y
.Oh No, have nacht-"
If its nacht too hacht let's tracht down
to the spacht where | keep my yacht
Il wacht that you have nacht gacht
Yacht Great Scacht | know your
placht You ought to be shacht. I'll not
stir one jacht. Your yacht is nothing but
an old tuchb. San.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1887-09-08

A Good Templar in Chico, Cal, gJt
full and went up to the lodge room in that
condition. He Knocked at the inner door
and gave the password to the guardian,
who was a Milesian and who had, with the
mother wit of his race, placed his nose to
the wicket instead of his ear. He repeat
ed the word Abstinence" the second time
and asked, Dennis, why doncher opener
door? Haven't | got the right passwords"
.'Yis, sor" bawled Dennis. within hearing
of the whole lodge, you do be having the
right password intirely, but, be jabers,
sor yez hay the wrong shmell - Portland
(Ore.l Nercary.